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One Leg At A Time. . .

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

 

One Leg At A Time. . .

 

Easy guys, I put my pants on just like the rest of you - one leg at a time.  Except when my pants are on, I make gold records. 

Bruce Dickinson

 

Idioms may not always be on friendly terms with me but they are certainly a companion that I can call on to remind me of the humanness of living.  

 

And while dashing into a phone booth to change into Superman has never been my style(or expertise) - there are similarities found in everyday life that exist among each of us.  Even for Mr Dickinson best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It’s far too easy to find differences.  I am guilty of this at times as well.  I imagine that’s true for many of us.



Discovering the quotes of others prompts perspective.  Reading and hearing opposing thoughts can help gain insight. Frames of reference can help frame one’s mind.  Picture that?  Sure, why not?   I may not be Superman or a heavy metal music aficionado but I am sure there are similarities that can be found.



The image in this post is from canstockphoto.com



Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I hope your post will encourage many of us to seek and find common ground and similarities.

Mar 25, 2021 07:03 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Roy - I still hope that people can do that on and in their own way.  

Mar 25, 2021 07:27 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

What a great post and play on your part on a common sense saying.   Sometimes finding out more about the author of a quote leads one on an interesting adventure.  I had no idea who Bruce Dickinson was, nor do I enjoy this type of music.  Hats off to him for his gold record.  Cheers!  A

Mar 25, 2021 08:51 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Alexandra(and Ron) - I was aware of the name of the group and the genre of music but not much else.  His name was not known to me so finding the quote started an exploration.  

Mar 25, 2021 09:13 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Michael- Very thought-provoking quote!!!  We forget that people who are "celebrities" or have achieved some amount of notoriety put their britches on one leg at a time like everyone else. 

Mar 25, 2021 10:47 AM
Michael Jacobs

Kathy - and that's the study of pants.  A discussion of the subject can go to great lengths. Widths too.  And then style enters the picture.  The topic becomes exponential, doesn't it?  

Mar 25, 2021 12:24 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I definitely was surprised at a Bruce Dickinson quote appearing as the lead in your post today.  Made me wonder if that was the same Bruce from Iron Maiden, but alas I got to the middle of the post and saw it was.

We all have commonalities, no matter how different we may seem.  There's a lot of comfort in that for me.

Mar 25, 2021 10:55 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Chris Ann - I was wondering if a member might be in the know so I am happy to report - you seem to be the first one.  I agree the comfort factor you mention of commonalities cannot go unnoticed in my opinion.  

Mar 25, 2021 12:28 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Michael, I enjoy reading your blog posts; it is always an adventure my friend...

Mar 25, 2021 08:26 PM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Paul - and I thank you for the comment.  Happy to offer you a bit of a respite.  

Mar 26, 2021 05:10 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Never a dull respite from you my friend 🙂

Mar 26, 2021 08:07 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, have no idea who your quote was from, but we do all have similarities, but not all quite the same.    

Mar 26, 2021 08:17 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Joan - as much as I enjoy quotes, learning more about the author can be just as enjoyable.  At least, for me.  

Mar 26, 2021 09:50 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Michael, I have family members who were heavy metal fans, and although I don't know any of their music, I have heard the name before.

Mar 26, 2021 08:54 AM
Michael Jacobs

Sheila(and Larry) - it's rather amazing what things we can pick up over the years.  Almost through osmosis.  

Mar 26, 2021 09:51 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

We can all find common ground if we look for it Michael and music is definitely universal. I speak it fluently when dancing to it!

Mar 26, 2021 12:23 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Micheal

I enjoyed reading this and learning about the difference of being a Dickinson and an Iron Lady, ooops Maiden that be. Sorry but the former has one too many connotatious for me. cheers cvc

Mar 26, 2021 07:57 PM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Curtis - I understand and know how a free-flowing amount of ideas/words can lead to different directions.  Thank you for the comment.  

Mar 27, 2021 03:54 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Michael.

Take care, be safe and have a lovely weekend.

Mar 27, 2021 09:23 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Roy - I hope your Saturday is a good one as well.  I hope the Maryland weather is cooperating this weekend.  

Mar 27, 2021 09:37 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Michael, I have a special love and interest in the fun behind idioms.  I recall once trying to find the origin and history behind the idiom:  [Raining Cats and Dogs]...
Can't you just imagine the fun in being an etymologist and studying the literal and mythological origin, history,  explanation and theories behind words and phrases especially, hyperboles and idioms.

Mar 27, 2021 08:38 PM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Jane - I share your fascination with idioms.  Wordplay can be fun  

Mar 28, 2021 09:11 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael with that said let me introduce you the 91.5 the station I listen to 18-20 hrs a day:)Endre

Mar 27, 2021 10:24 PM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Endre - I am familiar with KUSC though my overall musical knowledge is limited.   Quite limited in fact.  

Mar 28, 2021 09:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Michael.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Mar 28, 2021 09:03 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Roy - I hope you have a nice day.  Planning on washing any more cars?  I am sure your neighbors would appreciate the gesture.  😃

Mar 28, 2021 09:15 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Michael, 

I had to laugh... the first thing I thought about was my grandson resisting adamantly, I might add, to try on some new pants for a birthday party yesterday.  It was a real tug-of-war! HaHa.  That quote by Bruce could be taken in many different ways depending on your frame of mind.  I thought it was very clever. 

Mar 28, 2021 10:22 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I love the Iron Maiden reference...

you ae full of surprises sir!

Mar 28, 2021 10:40 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Thomas - keep 'em guessing, right?  

Mar 30, 2021 08:13 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Michael,  Superman, was fast of changing as long as he could find a phone booth.  He be out of luck in 2021!

 

Mar 29, 2021 08:51 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Will - you're right and I wonder how we might update the reference today so it becomes relevant.  

Mar 30, 2021 08:14 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael just stopped in and I was looking for more pondering:)Endre

Mar 29, 2021 10:26 PM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Endre - life and AR continue to offer all sorts of opportunity that make pondering possible yet there are times when publishing such things doesn't seem to occur.  For many reasons.  

Mar 30, 2021 08:16 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It may make us feel at time that we can do super jobs far better than anyone else, just because we may have pulled a rabbit out of a hat on a particularly tough deal, but the next day we look over and the pants are on a hanger waiting to be put on again, one leg at a time.

Mar 30, 2021 07:22 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Ed - your comment makes me think of a saying I heard a long time ago - yesterday's ostrich is tomorrow's feather duster.  Such things can be fleeting.

Mar 30, 2021 08:19 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael - is it just human nature to crave what others have while neglecting to see the gifts within? Do all children try to be like everyone else, even those learning to put their own pants on? 

Mar 30, 2021 08:09 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Patricia - is it genetic or something else?  Learned or acquired in a different way?  Hmm. . . 

Mar 30, 2021 08:21 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You will always be Superman to me Michael!

Apr 14, 2021 07:41 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hello Sharon - thank you.  A bit misguided perhaps but appreciated nonetheless.  Speeding bullets, fast-traveling locomotives and the ilk may have better publicity agents but no one can top your creativity.    

Apr 14, 2021 07:54 AM